Civil War Video Lesson Plan Grade Level: 7-12 Background Knowledge needed: • Knows the locations of the southern and northern states and their economic resources (the industries and small family farms of the industrial North, the agricultural economy and slavery of the South). • Understands issues not just slavery led to the Civil War (the call of the northern "free labor" beliefs in preventing the further extension of slavery in the new territories; cultural differences, conflicting economic issues, opposing constitutional perspectives). Procedure: Introduce this lesson with a short overview of the early days of the war, especially the period immediately after the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), when both sides became more aware that the war would not be won quickly. When discussing the overview the video (http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/film/episode1.html) can be shown. This video will have to be recorded to be shown at the appropriate time.
Once students either have copies of the map or can see the map, the teacher should distribute the question sheet. Have students in groups answer the questions based on the information on the map, as well as information from the video or any other resource available in the classroom.
After student groups have completed the questions. I would like for them t create a way to present their information other than just turning their papers in. They can create a poster, a PowerPoint, or any other creative way that is approved in advance.
Grade Level: 7-12
Background Knowledge needed:
• Knows the locations of the southern and northern states and their economic resources (the industries and small family farms of the industrial North, the agricultural economy and slavery of the South).
• Understands issues not just slavery led to the Civil War (the call of the northern "free labor" beliefs in preventing the further extension of slavery in the new territories; cultural differences, conflicting economic issues, opposing constitutional perspectives).
Procedure:
Introduce this lesson with a short overview of the early days of the war, especially the period immediately after the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), when both sides became more aware that the war would not be won quickly. When discussing the overview the video (http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/film/episode1.html) can be shown. This video will have to be recorded to be shown at the appropriate time.
Then show the map to students http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/war/map2.html either by projecting the Web link or by distributing copies of the map to students.
Once students either have copies of the map or can see the map, the teacher should distribute the question sheet.
Have students in groups answer the questions based on the information on the map, as well as information from the video or any other resource available in the classroom.
After student groups have completed the questions. I would like for them t create a way to present their information other than just turning their papers in. They can create a poster, a PowerPoint, or any other creative way that is approved in advance.